The multi-million-pound musician learnt how to play the drums from his hospital bed after contracting tuberculosis.

The Beatles fired him in 1962, now Pete Best ends his music career. Before retiring, he revealed whether he's still angry at ...

The long and winding road of Pete Best, the original drummer for The Beatles, has come to an end. Best, 83, who played for ...

Pete Best, the Beatles ’ original drummer before Ringo Starr, announced Sunday that he is stepping away from public ...

Original Beatles drummer Pete Best has announced his retirement from the music industry at the age of 83.

Pete Best is stepping away from the spotlight. On Sunday, Best — who was the original Beatles drummer before Ringo Starr — confirmed that he is stepping away from public appearances and performances.

The drummer, whose real name is Randolph Peter Scanland, reposted the message, writing: “I had a blast. Thank you.” Best ...

Pete Best, the original Beatles drummer before Ringo Starr, announced his retirement on April 6. He performed with the ...

The Beatles' original drummer, Pete Best, recently announced his retirement, citing "personal circumstances." The news was announced by Pete's brother, Roag Best, on Saturday, April 5, 2025.

Pete Best has retired from music a whopping 60 years after he was sacked from The Beatles and replaced with Sir Ringo Starr. The iconic quartet originally looked a little different as Pete was a ...

Pete Best, an early member of the Beatles, is retiring from performing. His brother, Roag, made the announcement on X on Monday. “Well what an absolutely wonderful ride we’ve had,” he wrote. “However, ...

The drummer who originally sat at the drums for The Beatles, Pete Best, has announced his retirement. He was replaced by ...